Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Blue Oak Private Middle School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innov...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp page for Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted at Blue Oak Private Middle School in Napa, CA. This is a day camp program designed for children entering grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program instructors are local certified educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular session at Blue Oak Middle School were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1.4K reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and campinvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1455 Polk Street, Napa, CA 94559
- Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Blue Oak Private Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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